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FILED SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SONOMA In Re: Omnibus General Order of the Presiding Judge re Court Operations / On March 16, 2020, and in consideration of the public health crisis currently affecting our state, local, national, and international communities, the Sonoma County Superior Court issued an order limiting access to the Hall of Justice, Civil and Family Courthouse, the Juvenile Justice Center and the Empire Annex. On March 16, 2020, this Court issued an emergency implementing order under the authority of the March 16, 2020 Order of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chair of the Judicial Council of California, issued in response to the March 16, 2020 request for an emergency order made by the Superior Court of Sonoma County pursuant to Government Code § 68115. On March 17, 2020, the County of Sonoma Public Health Officer issued an order directing all individuals living in Sonoma County to shelter at their place of residence except that they may leave to provide or receive certain essential services or engage in certain essential activities and work for essential businesses and governmental services to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. On March 19, 2020, the Governor of California issued an order directing all Californians to shelter in place at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors to protect public health and ensure the healthcare delivery system is capable of serving all and prioritizing those at the highest risk and vulnerability. On March 23, 2020, Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chair of the Judicial Council of California, issued a statewide order addressing additional issues raised by the ongoing pandemic. On March 27, 2020, this Court issued a supplemental emergency implementing order under the authority of the March 27, 2020 Order of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil- Sakauye, Chair of the Judicial Council of California, pursuant to Government Code § 68115. On March 28, 2020, the Judicial Council of California unanimously approved

recommendations which have been enacted statewide by Order of the Chief Justice on March 30, 2020. On April 1, 2020 this Court issued a General Order Re: Implementation of Emergency Relief Authorized by Chair of Judicial Council. On April 6, 2020, the Judicial Council adopted Emergency Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the California Rules of Court, which are attached hereto as Exhibit A. Essential functions of the Superior Court at this time are limited to proceedings that are required to comply with defendants’ constitutional rights, protect the health and safety of parties and address jail population concems. Protection of public health and safety in connection with the COVID-19 threat has resulted or is expected to result in significant interference with Superior Court services and proceedings. Accordingly, and for the foregoing reasons, and for good cause shown, this court HEREBY FINDS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: This order supersedes any previous orders of the Court dealing with the same subject herein, and in the event of inconsistencies this order controls. Court Operations: Unless the Sonoma County Health Officer’s shelter in place order is extended, it is anticipated that all courthouse locations will resume normal business operations on May 4, 2020. Until May 4, 2020, the court is not open to the general public at any of the court locations, and only required persons are allowed access to the courthouses. Between the effective date of this order, and May 3, 2020, the court will continue to provide essential services as outlined in this order. Whether the court locations will reopen is subject to compliance with further orders of the Sonoma County Health Officer. All persons authorized to enter any court location must comply with all active orders of the Sonoma County Health Officer, As of April 15, 2020, the respective clerks’ offices are filing documents—however the offices remain closed to the public until May 4, 2020. Juvenile Court Operations:

The Juvenile Court is hearing all matters within the statutory deadlines. Dependency Court Operations: The Dependency Court is hearing all matters within the statutory deadlines. Criminal Division Operations: Presently, the Criminal division is hearing all in-custody matters, both by in court and by remote video proceedings. In-custody misdemeanor matters are heard at 8:30 am in Department 9 Monday through Friday. In-custody Felony matters are heard in Department 15 at 8:30 am. As of April 15, 2020, in-custody preliminary hearings are being held via remote video proceedings in Department 9, at 1:30 pm. Petitions for habeas corpus are being filed and processed as they are received. Continuances of out-of-custody matters calendared between March 16, 2020 and May 3, 2020 are outlined in Exhibit B. Accordingly, all defendants are ordered to appear as provided for in Exhibit B. If a criminal defendant had a pending case whose Penal Code 1382 speedy trial clock was running as of March 23, 2020 (pursuant to prior emergency orders or any other basis), the last day for trial is now May 22, 2020 pursuant to the California Supreme Court Chief Justice’s March 23, 2020 Order extending the time period provided in Penal Code section 1382 for the holding of a criminal trial for a period of sixty (60) days from March 23, 2020. Pursuant to the California Supreme Court Chief Justice’s March 30, 2020 order, a Sonoma County Superior Court Judicial Officer may extend the May 22, 2020 speedy trial deadline by an additional sixty (60) days. If defendant’s Penal Code 1382 speedy trial clock did not begin to run until after Match 23, 2020, the speedy trial deadline will be determined by statute, but the Judicial Officer in defendant’s case may extend the deadline by sixty (60) days pursuant to the California Supreme Chief Justice’s March 30, 2020 order. On April 10, 2020, the Court adopted, effective April 13, 2020 at 5:00 pm, the Emergency Bail Schedule set forth in Emergency Rule 4 of the California Rules of Court. Bail hearings are being held at 3:00 pm in Department 15 via remote video proceeding. Family Division Operations:

The Family Law Division continues to hear Domestic Violence TROs and Family Law Ex Partes that have been submitted either electronically or via the drop box. These ex partes are being processed on a daily basis. Hearings are scheduled within the current timelines per the Chief Justice. Any continued hearings are being set out approximately 60-90 days. If the previous order has been personally served, then the Court will serve the notice of the new hearing by mail. If it has not been served, the protected party is directed to have the notice served personally. On April 15, 2020, the Family Law Division will begin the process of resetting all matters, including trial settings, which were calendared between March 16, 2020 and May 3, 2020 On April 15, 2020, the Family Law Division began reviewing, signing, and entering judgments. Probate Division Operations (Estate and LPS): For Decedent Estates and Trust matters, the Probate Division is currently hearing emergency ex parte applications. Emergency ex parte applications must be e-filed. There will be no public access until on or after May 4, 2020. However, once documents are being processed starting April 15, 2020, documents such as orders will be returned electronically. Documents that cannot be returned electronically, such as letters, may be picked up on a case by case basis as arranged with the clerk’s office. Estate, trust, conservatorship, and probate guardianship matters that were set on calendars between March 16, 2020 and May 3, 2020, have been continued pursuant to the March 17, 2020, April 14, 2020, AND April 15, 2020 orders. These orders are attached to this order as Exhibit C. All probate letters and appointments that expired between March 16th and May 3rd were extended to May 29, 2020 by the April 14, 2020 order of the court. Civil Division Operations: The Civil Division continues to hear emergency ex parte application every day. Matters that are submitted and not deemed an emergency are returned to the requesting party. On April 15, 2020, the Civil Division will begin the process of resetting all matters, including trial settings, that were calendared between March 16, 2020 and May 3, 2020 in Departments 16, 17, and 19. Note that Department 18 has issued orders that

have reset matters that were on calendar between March 16, 2020, and May 3, 2020. Department 18’s orders are attached hereto as Exhibit C. Note that pursuant to Emergency Rule 10 of the California Rules of Court, the timelines outlined in Code of Civil Procedure 583.310 and 583.320 were extended for actions filed on or before April 6, 2020 by six months. Any actions under Code of Civil Procedure, section 725a are stayed pursuant to Emergency Rule 2 of the California Rules of Court. All unlawful detainer actions are governed by Emergency Rule 1 of the California Rules of Court. Accordingly, if a defendant has appeared in the action, the court may not set atrial date earlier than 60 days after a request for trial is made unless the Court finds that an earlier trial date is necessary to protect public health and safety. Any trial set in an unlawful detainer proceeding as of April 6, 2020 must be continued at least 60 days from the initial date of trial. Any necessary continuances will be noticed by the Court to all patties. On April 15, 2020, the Civil Division will begin the process of resetting all Small Claims matters set on calendars between March 16, 2020 and May 3, 2020. Traffic Division Operations: As of April 15, 2020, Traffic is filing all citations and trial by declaration. Traffic matters that were set on calendars between March 16, 2020 and May 3, 2020 will follow the new hearing date schedule as adopted by the Criminal Division, please see Exhibit B. Accordingly, all defendants are ordered to appear as provided for in Exhibit B. Restraining Orders Pursuant to Emergency Rule 8 of the California Rules of Court, any emergency protective order made under Family Code section 6250 that is issued or set to expire during the state of emergency, remains in effect for up to 30 days from the date of issuance. Further, Pursuant to Emergency Rule 8 of the California Rules of Court, any criminal protective order, subject to this rule, set to expire during the state of emergency, is automatically extended for a period of 90 days, or until the matter can be heard, whichever occurs first.

Further, Pursuant to Emergency Rule 8 of the California Rules of Court, any restraining order or protective order after hearing that is set to expire during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is automatically extended for up to 90 days from the date of expiration to enable a protected party to seek a renewal of the restraining order. IT ISSO ORDERED. Dated: April/ 6, 2020 Presiding Judge of the Superior Court

onrnuU PWN = Exhibit A Emergency Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the California Rules of Court are adopted effective April 6, 2020, to read: Emergency rule 1. Unlawful detainers (a) (©) Application Notwithstanding any other law, including Code of Civil Procedure sections 1166, 1167, 1169, and 1170.5, this rule applies to all actions for unlawful detainer. Issuance of summons A court may not issue a summons on a complaint for unlawful detainer unless the court finds, in its discretion and on the record, that the action is necessary to protect public health and safety. ' Entry of default A court may not enter a default or a default judgment for restitution in an unlawful detainer action for failure of defendant to appear unless the court finds both of the following: (1) The action is necessary to protect public health and safety: and (2) The defendant has not appeared in the action within the time provided by law, including by any applicable executive order. Time for trial If'a defendant has appeared in the action, the court may not set a trial date earlier than 60 days after a request for trial is made unless the court finds that an earlier trial date is necessary to protect public health and safety. Any trial set in an unlawful detainer proceeding as of April 6, 2020 must be continued at least 60 days from the initial date of trial. Sunset of rule This rule will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed by the Judicial Council. 15 Revised April 6, 2020

Son A UMP WN rH NNYNNNNF RR ee ee pee SRSRRRESSRESCRARZREBDHISeS 30 31 32 33 34 33 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Exhibit A Emergency rule 2. Judicial foreclosures—suspension of actions Notwithstanding any other law, this rule applies to any action for foreclosure on a mortgage or deed of trust brought under chapter 1, title 10, of part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, beginning at section 725a, including any action for a deficiency judgment, and provides that, until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until this rule is amended or repealed by the Judicial Council: (1) Allsuch actions are stayed, and the court may take no action and issue no decisions or judgments unless the court finds that action is required to further the public health and safety. (2) Any statute of limitations for filing such an action is tolled. (3) The period for electing or exercising any rights under that chapter, including exercising any right of redemption from a foreclosure sale or petitioning the court in relation to such a right, is extended, Emergency rule 3. Use of technology for remote appearances (a) Remote appearances Notwithstanding any other law, in order to protect the health and safety of the public including court users, both in custody and out of custody defendants, witnesses, court personnel, judicial officers, and others, courts must conduct judicial proceedings and court operations as follows: (1) Courts may require that judicial proceedings and court operations be conducted remotely. (2) Incriminal proceedings, courts must receive the consent of the defendant to conduct the proceeding remotely and otherwise comply with emergency rule 5, Notwithstanding Penal Code sections 865 and 977 or any other law, the court may conduct any criminal proceeding remotely. As used in this rule, “consent of the defendant” means that the consent of the defendant is required only for the waiver of the defendant’s appearance as provided in emergency rule 5, For good cause shown, the court may require any witness to personally appear in a particular proceeding. (3) Conducting proceedings remotely includes, but is not limited to, the use of video, audio, and telephonic means for remote appearances; the electronic 16 Revised April 6, 2020

OonNnNUNFE WN WWWWWWWWWWNNDNNNNNNNNEE Se ee eee Exhibit A tb) exchange and authentication of documentary evidence: e-filing and e-service: the use of remote interpreting: and the use of remote reporting and electronic recording to make the official record of an action or proceeding. Sunset of rule This rule will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted. or until amended or repealed by the Judicial Council. Emergency rule 4, Emergency Bail Schedule (a) (3) Purpose Notwithstanding any other law, this rule establishes a statewide Emergency Bail Schedule, which is intended to promulgate uniformity in the handling of certain offenses during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mandatory application No later than 5 p.m. on April 13, 2020, each superior court must apply the statewide Emergency Bail Schedule: (1) To every accused person arrested and in pretrial custody. (2) To every accused person held in pretrial custody. Setting of bail and exceptions Under the statewide Emergency Bail Schedule, bail for all misdemeanor and felony offenses must be set at $0, with the exception of only the offenses listed below: C) Asserious felony, as defined in Penal Code section 1192.7(c), or a violent felony, as defined in Penal Code section 667.5(c); (2) A felony violation of Penal Code section 69; (3) A violation of Penal Code section 166(c)(1); (4) Avviolation of Penal Code section 136.1 when punishment is imposed under section 136,1(c): 17 Revised April 6, 2020

On AU PWN WWW WWW WWW NNNNNNNNSE Eee eee eee BESSRARRARSKSLSRVRYRRRRSRSSCRAIATESHISS Exhibit A (8) () (10) fanhy (12) (13) A violation of Penal Code section 262: A violation of Penal Code sections 243(e)(1) or 273.5: A violation of Penal Code section 273.6 if the detained person made threats to kill or harm, has engaged in violence against, or has gone to the residence or workplace of, the protected party; A violation of Penal Code section 422 where the offense is punished as a felony; A violation of Penal Code section 646.9; A violation of an offense listed in Penal Code section 290(c): A violation of Vehicle Code sections 23152 or 23153: A felony violation of Penal Code section 463: and A violation of Penal Code section 29800. (d) Ability to deny bail Nothing in the Emergency Bail Schedule restricts the ability of the court to deny bail as authorized by article I, section 12, or 28(f)(3) of the California Constitution. (e) Application of countywide bail schedule a) The current countywide bail schedule of each superior court must remain in effect for all offenses listed in exceptions (1) through (13) of the Emergency Bail Schedule, including any count-specific conduct enhancements and any status enhancements. Each superior court retains the authority to reduce the amount of bail listed in the court’s current countywide bail schedule for offenses in exceptions (1) through (13), or for any offenses not in conflict with the Emergency Bail Schedule. 18 Revised April 6, 2020

SAIN MA PWN Exhibit A (@f) Bail for violations of post-conviction supervision ) Under the statewide Emergency Bail Schedule, bail for all violations of misdemeanor probation, whether the arrest is with or without a bench warrant, must _be set at $0. Bail for all violations of felony probation, parole, post-release community supervision, or mandatory supervision, must be set in accord with the statewide Emergency Bail Schedule, or for the bail amount in the court’s countywide schedule of bail for charges of conviction listed in exceptions (1) through (13), including any enhancements. (g) Sunset of rule This rule will remain in effect unti! 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed by the Judicial Council. Emergency rule 5. Personal appearance waivers of defendants during health emergency (a) (b) Application Notwithstanding any other law, including Penal Code sections 865 and 977, this rule applies to all criminal proceedings except cases alleging murder with special circumstances and cases in which the defendant is currently incarcerated in state prison, as governed by Penal Code section 977.2. Types of personal appearance waivers (1) With the consent of the defendant, the court must allow a defendant to waive his or her personal appearance and to appear remotely, either through video or telephonic appearance, when the technology is available. With the consent of the defendant, the court must allow a defendant to waive his or her appearance and permit counsel to appear on his or her behalf. The court must accept a defendant’s waiver of appearance or personal appearance when: (A) Counsel for the defendant makes an on the record oral representation that counsel has fully discussed the waiver and its implications with the 19 Revised April 6, 2020

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cw 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3] 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Exhibit A defendant and the defendant has authorized counsel to proceed as counsel represents to the court: (B) Electronic communication from the defendant as confirmed by defendant’s counsel; or (C) Any other means that ensures the validity of the defendant’s waiver, (c) Consent by the defendant Q) Q) For purposes of arraignment and entry of a not guilty plea, consent means a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary waiver of the right to appear personally in court. Counsel for the defendant must state on the record at each applicable hearing that counsel is proceeding with the defendant’s consent. For purposes of waiving time for a preliminary hearing, consent also means a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary waiver of the right to hold a preliminary hearing within required time limits specified either in Penal Code section 859b or under emergency orders issued by the Chief Justice and Chair of the Judicial Council. The court must accept defense counsel’s representation that the defendant understands and agrees with waiving any right to appear unless the court has specific concerns in a particular matter about the validity of the waiver. (d) Appearance through counsel qa) Q) When counsel appears on behalf of a defendant, courts must allow counsel to do any of the following: (A) Waive reading and advisement of rights for arraignment. (B) Enter a plea of not guilty. (C) Waive time for the preliminary hearing. For appearances by counsel, including where the defendant is either appearing remotely or has waived his or her appearance and or counsel is appearing by remote access, counsel must confirm to the court at each hearing that the appearance by counsel is made with the consent of the defendant. 20 Revised April 6, 2020

ony NMHEWNH WWKWWKOWKWWWWNNNNNNNNNNHE HE See eee BSBESSRSSRERSGSRSBRYURRRBSRSSCRIARAGESHIOSYS Exhibit A Conduct of remote hearings (1) With the defendant’s consent, a defendant may appear remotely for any pretrial criminal proceeding. (2) Where a defendant appears remotely, counsel may not be required to be personally present with the defendant for any portion of the criminal proceeding provided that the audio and/or video conferencing system or other technology allows for private communication between the defendant and his or her counsel. Any private communication is confidential and privileged under Evidence Code section 952, Sunset of rule This rule will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed by the Judicial Council. Emergency rule 6. Emergency orders: juvenile dependency proceedings (a) Application This rule applies to all juvenile dependency proceedings filed or pending until the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted. Essential hearings and orders The following matters should be prioritized in accordance with existing statutory time requirements. (1) Protective custody warrants filed under Welfare and Institutions Code section 340. (2) Detention hearings under Welfare and Institutions Code section 319. The court is required to determine if it is contrary to the child’s welfare to remain with the parent, whether reasonable efforts were made to prevent removal, and whether to vest the placing agency with temporary placement and care. (3) Psychotropic medication applications. (4) Emergency medical requests. 21 Revised April 6, 2020

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ow 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ai 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 (5) (6) Exhibit A A petition for reentry of a nonminor dependent, Welfare and Institutions Code section 388 petitions that require an immediate response based on the health and safety of the child, which should be reviewed for a prima facie showing of change of circumstances sufficient to grant the petition or to set a hearing. The court may extend the final ruling on the petition beyond 30 days. (c) Foster care hearings and continuances during the state of emergency qd) Q) A court may hold any proceeding under this rule via remote technology consistent with rule 5.531 and emergency rule 3. At the beginning of any hearing at which one or more participants appears remotely, the court must admonish all the participants that the proceeding is confidential and of the possible sanctions for violating confidentiality. The child welfare agency is responsible for notice of remote hearings unless other arrangements have been made with counsel for parents and children. Notice is required for all parties and may include notice by telephone or other electronic means. The notice must also include instructions on how to participate in the court hearing remotely. Court reports (A) Attorneys for parents and children must accept service of the court report electronically. (B) The child welfare agency must ensure that the parent and the child receive a copy of the court report on time, (C) Ifa parent or child cannot receive the report electronically, the child welfare agency must deliver a hard copy of the report to the parent and the child on time. Nothing in this subdivision prohibits the court from making statutorily required findings and orders, by minute order only and without a court reporter, by accepting written stipulations from counsel when appearances are waived if the stipulations are confirmed on the applicable Judicial Council forms or equivalent local court forms. Ifa court hearing cannot occur either in the courthouse or remotely, the hearing may be continued up to 60 days, except as otherwise specified. 22 Revised April 6, 2020

Sr NUBWNe WWWWWWWWWWNNNNNYNNNNNN HS SPR PRP eR Re Exhibit A (A) A dispositional hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 360 should not be continued more than 6 months after the detention hearing without review of the child’s cireumstances. In determining exceptional circumstances that justify holding the dispositional hearing more than 6 months after the child was taken into protective custody, the impact of the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic must be considered. i, If the dispositional hearing is continued more than 6 months after the start date of protective custody, a review of the child must be held at the 6-month date. At the review, the court must determine the continued necessity for and appropriateness of the placement: the extent of compliance with the case plan or available services that have been offered; the extent of progress which has been made toward alleviating or mitigating the causes necessitating placement; and the projected likely date by which the child may return home or placed permanently, iii The court may continue the matter for a full hearing on all dispositional findings and orders, (B) A judicial determination of reasonable efforts must be made within 12 months of the date a child enters foster care to maintain a child’s federal title [V-E availability. If a permanency hearing is continued beyond the 12-month date, the court must review the case to determine ifthe agency has made reasonable efforts to return the child home or arrange for the child to be placed permanently. This finding can be made without prejudice and may be reconsidered at a full hearing. (7) During the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, previously authorized visitation must continue, but the child welfare agency is to determine the manner of visitation to ensure that the needs of the family are met. If the child welfare agency changes the manner of visitation for a child and a parent or legal guardian in reunification, or for the child and a sibling(s), or a hearing is pending under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26, the child welfare agency must notify the attorneys for the children and parents within 5 court days of the change. All changes in manner of visitation during this time period must be made on a case by case basis, balance the public health directives and best interest of the child, and take into consideration whether in-person visitation may continue to be held safely. Family time is important for child and parent well-being, as well as for efforts toward reunification. Family time is especially important during 23 Revised April 6, 2020

on NUwP WN oil nedilsantihen tient Elo’ AWMWtWNHE OY 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Exhibit A times of crisis, Visitation may only be suspended if a detriment finding is made in a particular case based on the facts unique to that case. A detriment finding must not be based solely on the existence of the impact of the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic or related public health directives. (A) The attorney for the child or parent may ask the juvenile court to review the change in manner of visitation. The child or parent has the burden of showing that the change is not in the best interest of the child or is not based on current public health directives. (B) A request for the court to review the change in visitation during this time period must be made within 14 court days of the change. In reviewing the change in visitation, the court should take into consideration the factors in (c)(7). (da) Sunset of rule This rule will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed by the Judicial Council. Advisory Committee Comment When courts are unable to hold regular proceedings because of an emergency that has resulted in an order as authorized under Government Code section 68115, federal timelines do not stop. Circumstances may arise where reunification services to the parent, including visitation, may not occur or be provided. The court must consider the circumstances of the emergency when deciding whether to extend or terminate reunification services and whether services were reasonable given the state of the emergency. (Citations: 42 U.S.C. § 672(a)(1)-(2), (5); 45 CFR § 1355.20: 45 CFR § 1356.21 (b) —(d); 45 C.F.R. § 1356.71(d)(1)(ii); Child Welfare Policy Manual, 8.3A.9 Title IV-E, Foster Care Maintenance Payments Program, Reasonable efforts, Question 2 (www.acf.hhs.gov/cwpm/public_html/programs/cb/laws_policies/laws/cwpny/policy_dsp.jsp?citl D=92)]); Letter dated March 27, 2020, from Jerry Milner, Associate Commissioner, Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.) 24 Revised April 6, 2020

Exhibit A Emergency rule 7. Emergency orders: juvenile delinquency proceedings (a) Application This rule applies to all proceedings in which a petition has been filed under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 in which a hearing would be statutorily required during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. (b) Juvenile delinquency hearings and orders during the state of emergency QQ) A hearing on a petition for a child who is in custody under Welfare and Institutions Code section 632 or 636 must be held within the statutory timeframes as modified by an order of the court authorized by Government Code section 68115, The court must determine if it is contrary to the welfare of the child to remain in the home, whether reasonable services to prevent removal occurred, and whether to place temporary placement with the probation agency if the court will be keeping the child detained and out of the home. Ifa child is detained in custody and an in-person appearance is not feasible due to the state of emergency, courts must make reasonable efforts to hold any statutorily required hearing for that case via remote appearance within the required statutory time frame and as modified by an order of the court authorized under Government Code section 68115 for that proceeding. If a remote proceeding is not a feasible option for such a case during the state of emergency, the court may continue the case as provided in (d) for the minimum period of time necessary to hold the proceedings. Without regard to the custodial status of the child, the following hearings should be prioritized_during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic: (A) Psychotropic medication applications. (B) All emergency medical requests. (C) A petition for reentry of a nonminor dependent. (D) A hearing on any request for a warrant for a child. (E) A probable cause determination for a child who has been detained but has not had a detention hearing within the statutory time limits. 25 Revised April 6, 2020

SrA PWN eee ee ee ANAwnfWNeK OMS 17 18 19 20 2] 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 (e) qd) Exhibit A (4) Notwithstanding any other law, and except as described in (5), during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the court may continue for good cause any hearing for a child not detained in custody who is subject to its juvenile delinquency jurisdiction until a date after the state of emergency has been lifted considering the priority for continued hearings in (d). For children placed in foster care under probation supervision, a judicial determination of reasonable efforts must be made within 12 months of the date the child enters foster care to maintain a child’s federal title [V-E availability. If a permanency hearing is continued beyond the 12-month date, the court must nevertheless hold a review to determine if the agency has made reasonable efforts to return the child home or place the child permanently. This finding can be made without prejudice and may be reconsidered at a full hearing. Proceedings with remote appearances during the state of emergency. a0) Q) A court may hold any proceeding under this rule via remote technology consistent with rule 5.531 and emergency rule 3. At the beginning of any hearing conducted with one or more participants appearing remotely, the court must admonish all the participants that the proceeding is confidential and of the possible sanctions for violating confidentiality. The court is responsible for giving notice of remote hearings, except for notice to a victim, which is the responsibility of the prosecuting attorney or the probation department, Notice is required for all parties and may include notice by telephone or other electronic means. The notice must also include instructions on how to participate in the hearing remotely, During the state of emergency, the court has broad discretion to take evidence in the manner most compatible with the remote hearing process, including but not limited to taking testimony by written declaration. If counsel for a child or the prosecuting attorney objects to the court’s evidentiary procedures, that is a basis for issuing a continuance under (d). Continuances of hearings during the state of emergency. Notwithstanding any other law, the court may for good cause continue any hearing other than a detention hearing for a child who is detained in custody. In making this determination, the court must consider the custody status of the child, whether there 26 Revised April 6, 2020

SANA PWN Ww WW WWW WWN NNN NM MD DY LH ee SE ee ee SBSZSSSARARGSEHSALSVYRSRERRSHSNSSCRSIAIAZGEGHISLS Exhibit A are evidentiary issues that are contested, and, if so, the ability for those issues to be fairly contested via a remote proceeding. (e) Extension of time limits under Welfare and Institutions Code section 709 In any case in which a child has been found incompetent under Welfare and Institutions Code section 709 and that child is eligible for remediation services or has been found to require secure detention, any time limits imposed by section 709 for provision of services or for secure detention are tolled for the period of the state of emergency if the court finds that remediation services could not be provided because of the state of emergency. (f Sunset of rule This rule will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed by the Judicial Council. Advisory Committee Comment This emergency rule is being adopted in part to ensure that detention hearings for juveniles in delinquency court must be held in a timely manner to ensure that no child is detained who does not need to be detained to protect the child or the community. The statutory scheme for juveniles who come under the jurisdiction of the delinquency court is focused on the rehabilitation of the child and thus makes detention of a child the exceptional practice, rather than the rule. Juvenile courts are able to use their broad discretion under current law to release detained juveniles to protect the health of those juveniles and the health and safety of the others in detention during the current state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency rule 8. Emergency orders: temporary restraining or protective orders (a) Application Notwithstanding any other law, this rule applies to any emergency protective order, temporary restraining order, or criminal protective order that was requested, issued, or set to expire during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes requests and orders issued under Family Code sections 6250 or 6300 Code of Civil Procedure sections 527.6. 527.8, or 527.85, Penal Code sections 136.2, 18125 or 18150, or Welfare and Institutions Code sections 213.5, 304, 362.4, or 15657.03, and including any of the foregoing orders issued in connection with an order for modification of a custody or visitation order issued pursuant to a 27 Revised April 6, 2020

COonyDUDBWN Ee WWWWKWWWWHYWWNNNNNNYNYNNNK ERP SE eee Ree © Exhibit A dissolution, legal separation, nullity, or parentage proceeding under Family Code section 6221. Duration of orders (1) Any emergency protective order made under Family Code section 6250 that is issued or set to expire during the state of emergency, must remain in effect for up to 30 days from the date of issuance. Any temporary restraining order or gun violence emergency protective order, issued or set to expire during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, must be continued for a period of time that the court determines is sufficient to allow for a hearing on the long-term order to occur, for up to 90 days. Any criminal protective order, subject to this rule, set to expire during the state of emergency, must be automatically extended for a period of 90 days, or until the matter can be heard, whichever occurs first. Any restraining order or protective order after hearing that is set to expire during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic must be automatically extended for up to 90 days from the date of expiration to enable a protected party to seek a renewal of the restraining order. Ex parte requests ran) Q) Courts must provide a means for the filing of ex parte requests for temporary restraining orders. Courts may do so by providing a physical location, drop box, or, if feasible, through electronic means. Any ex parte request may be filed using an electronic signature by a party or a party’s attorney. Service of Orders Ifa respondent appears at a hearing by video, audio, or telephonically, and the court grants an order, in whole or in part, no further service is required upon the respondent for enforcement of the order, provided that the court follows the requirements of Family Code section 6384. 28 Revised April 6, 2020

wr~InNnAB WN WWW WWW WWW WNNN NNN NN DD Fe Re re re re ee et Exhibit A (ce) Entry of orders into California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Any orders issued by a court modifying the duration or expiration date of orders subject to this rule, must be transmitted to the Department of Justice through the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), as provided in Family Code section 6380, without regard to whether they are issued on Judicial Council forms, or in another format during the state of emergency, Emergency rule 9. Toll the statutes of limitations for civil causes of action Notwithstanding any other law, the statutes of limitation for civil causes of action are tolled from April 6, 2020, until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted. Emergency rule 10. Extensions of time in which to bring a civil action to trial (a) Extension of five years in which to bring a civil action to trial Notwithstanding any other law, including Code of Civil Procedure section 583.310 for all civil actions filed on or before April 6, 2020, the time in which to bring the action to trial is extended by six months for a total time of five years and six months. (b) Extension of three years in which to bring a new trial Notwithstanding any other law, including Code of Civil Procedure section 583,320 for all civil actions filed on or before April 6, 2020, if a new trial is granted in the action, the three years provided in section 583.320 in which the action must again be brought to trial is extended by six months for a total time of three years and six months. Nothing in this subdivision requires that an action must again be brought to trial before expiration of the time prescribed in (a). Emergency rule 11. Depositions through remote electronic means (a) Deponents appearing remotely Notwithstanding any other law, including Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.31 0(a) and (b}, and rule 3.1010(c) and (d), a party or nonparty deponent, at 29 Revised April 6, 2020

SrAInNU PWNS Exhibit A their election or the election of the deposing party, is not required to be present with the deposition officer at the time of the deposition. Sunset of rule This rule will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed by the Judicial Council. 30 . Revised April 6, 2020

Exhibit B Scheduled Hearing Date Hearing Date per Hearing Date —_ per March 16, April 2, 2020 2020 Order Order March 16 April 16 May 14 March 17 April 17 May 15 March 18 April 20 May 18 March 19 April 21 May 19 March 20 April 22 May 20 March 23 April 23 May 21 March 24 April 24 May 22 March 25 April 27 May 26 March 26 April 28 May 26 March 27 April 29 May 27 March 30 April 30 May 28 March 31 N/A N/A

Exhibit B Scheduled Hearing Date Hearing Date per Hearing Date |per March 24, | April 2, 2020 2020 Order Order April 1 April 29 May 27 April 2 April 30 May 28 April 3 May 1 May 29 April 6 May 4 N/A Aptil 7 May 5 N/A

Exhibit B Scheduled Hearing Date per Hearing Date April 2, 2020 Order . April 8 May 6 April 9 May 7 April 10 May 8 April 13 May 11 April 14 May 12 April 15 May 13 April 16 May 14 April 17 May 15 April 20 May 18 April 21 May 19 April 22 May 20 April 23 May 21 April 24 May 22 April 27 May 26 April 28 May 26 April 29 May 27 April 30 May 28 May | May 29

= Co Oo AN Oo FF WwW DN Exhibit C Hon. Bradford Demeo - Presiding Judge Sonoma County Superior Judge 3055 Cleveland Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 521-6602 LED SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SONOMA Order Rescheduling Dept. 18 Matters Exercising the authority granted under Government Code section 68115 and the March 16, 2020 Order (“Order”) of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chair of the Judicial Council of California, issued in response to the March 16, 2020 request for an emergency order made by the Superior Court of Sonoma County (“Court”), March 16, 2020 through March 31, 2020 have been declared judicial holidays pursuant to Government Code, section 68115. As a result and for good cause showing, Dept. 18 matters, are being continued as follows: [Continued on Next Page]

an OO GD FF WD N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 28 Exhibit C Date Gase was | Calendar Type Original Time New Date New Time Onginally Set 3/16/20 Small Claims 9:00 a.m. 6/1420 9:00 a.m, 3/17/20 CMC 3:00 p.m. 7/28/20 3:00 p.m. 3/17/20 Osc 3:30 p.m. 7128/20 3:30 p.m. 3/18/20 Law & Motion 3:00 p.m. 5/20/20 3:00 p.m. 3/18/20 Name Changes 3:00 p.m. 6/20/20 3:00 p.m. 3/19/20 Probate CMC 3:00 p.m. 6/25/20 3:00 p.m. 3/20/20 Trial Readiness 8:30 am, 9/4/20 8:30 p.m. 3/20/20 Estates 9:30 a.m. 4/24/20 9:30 a.m. 3/20/20 Conservatorships | 9:30 a.m. 4/24/20 9:30 a.m, 3/20/20 Trusts 9:30 aim. 6/5/20 9:30 a.m. “| 3/24/20 CMC 3:00 p.m, 8/4/20 3:00 p.m.

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3/25/20 Law & Motion 3:00 p.m. 6/29/20 1:30 p.m. 3/26/20 Name Changes 3:00 p.m. 5/29/20 1:30 p.m, 3/26/20 Probate CMG 3:00 p.m. 7/2/20 3:00 p.m. 3/27/20 Trial Readiness | 8:30 am. 9/1 1720 8:30 a.m. 3/27120 Estates 9:30 a.m. 5/1/20 9:30 a.m. 3/27/20 Conservatorships | 9:30 a.m. 5/1/20 9:30 a.m. 3/27/20 Trusts 9:30 a.m. 6/12/20 9:30 a.m. 4/20 Law & Motion 3:00 p.m. 6/3/20 3:00 p.m. 4/1/20 Name Changes 3:00 p.m, 6/3/20 3:00 p.m. 442/20 Probate CMC 3:00 p.m. 719/20 3:00 p.m. 4/3/20 Trial Readiness =| 8:30 a.m. 9/18/20 8:30 a.m. 413/20 Estates 9:30 am. 5/8/20 9:30 a.m. 413120 Conservatorships | 9:30 a.m. 5/8/20 9:30 a.m. 4/3/20 Trusts 9:30 a.m. 6/19/20 9:30 a.m. 2.

oO ON DO oa KF WN = SS Ww WM S&S & S32 SS 8 8 A & 2 a Exhibit C 4/7/20 CMC 3:00 p.m. 8/11/20 3:00 p.m. 4/7/20 OSC 3:30 p.m. 8/11/20 3:30 p.m. 4/7/20 Special Set 4:00 p.m. 8/11/20 4:00 p.m. Motion 4/8/20 Law & Motion 3:00 p.m. 6/10/20 3:00 p.m. 4/8/20 Name Changes 3:00 p.m. 6/10/20 3:00 p.m. 4/9/20 Probate CMC 3:00 p.m. 7/16/20 3:00 p.m. 4/10/20 Trial Readiness 8:30 a.m. 9/25/20 8:30 p.m. 4/10/20 Estates 9:30 a.m. 5/15/20 9:30 a.m. 4/10/20 Conservatorships | 9:30 a.m. 5/15/20 9:30 a.m. 4/10/20 Trusts 9:30 a.m. 6/26/20 9:30 a.m. Republication will not be necessary due solely to the continuance as all future dates are readily available for reference to anyone wishing to appear in response to original publication. IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED: Moreh 11, A220

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ao xa wD 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Exhibit C HON. JENNIFER V. DOLLARD = Z = JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Courtroom 18 3055 Cleveland Avenue 4 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 cick OE (707) 521-6730 TANG Ol SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SONOMA Second Extension of Expiring Probate Letters and Second Order Rescheduling Department 18 Matters due to Court Closure Exercising the authority granted under Government Code section 68115 and the March 16, 2020 Order of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chair of the Judicial Council of California, issued in response to the March 16, 2020 request for an emergency order made by the Superior Court of Sonoma County (“Court”), and the Chief Justice’s Order of March 23, 2020, and the Order of the Presiding Judge of the Court issued March 16, 2020, and as amended March 24, 2020 and April 1, 2020, and pursuant to the inherent authority of the Court, and its authority under Code of Civil Procedure, section 128, and for good cause showing, all special and temporary letters issued in estates, and guardianships/conservatorships (of the person and estate) that would otherwise have expired during the period of March 16, 2020 through May 3, 2020, are hereby extended to May 29, 2020 or further order of the Court. In light of the court closure, new original letters for this extended period are not available before the court reopens May 4, 2020, and shall not be issued before that time. Parties may instead rely on this order posted to

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wo Oo DI DR A Ff Ye YP DOR eR ea a ea ee i co Oo Oo NN AO th SP YH NY KEK 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 —_ Exhibit C Date Calendar Type {| Original { 1st Re- 1st Re- 2d Re- 2d Re- Originally Time Calendared | Calendared | Calendared | Calendared| Set Date Time Date Time 3/20/20 Estates 9:30a.m. | 4/24/20 9:30 a.m. 5/22/20 9:30 a.m, 3/20/20 Conservatorships | 9:30a.m, | 4/24/20 9:30 a.m. 5/22/20 9:30 a.m. 3/27/20 Estates 9:30am. | 5/1/20 9:30 a.m, 5/29/20 9:30 a.m, 3/27/20 Conservatorships | 9:30 a.m. | 5/1/20 9:30 a.m. 5/29/20 9:30 a.m. 4/3/20 Estates 9330 a.m. | 5/8/20 9:30 a.m. 6/5/20 9:30 a.m,

| 4/3/20 Conservatorships | 9:30 a.m. | 5/8/20 9:30 am. 6/5/20 9:30 a.m.

5/4/20 Small Claims 9:00 a.m. | 6/15/20 9:00 a.m, 5/5/20 cmc 3:00 p.m. | 8/18/20 3:00 a.m, 5/5/20 Osc 3:30 p.m. | 8/18/20 3:30 p.m. 5/6/20 Law & Motion 3:00 p.m. | 6/17/20 3:00 p.m. 5/7/20 Probate CMC 3:00 p.m. | 7/23/20 3:00 p.m.

| 5/8/20 Trial Readiness | 8:30 a.m. | 10/2/20 8:30 a.m. | 5/8/20 Estates 9:30 a.m. | 6/12/20 9:30am, | 5/8/20 Conservatorships | 9:30 a.m. | 6/12/20 9:30 a.m.

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Oo Oo NY KH nA FP Ww NHN bw We MY YY NY NH HD Hee eee ee es a ex Ya &F RB BHP F&F Cae vr aakrobrpnpee Exhibit C HON. JENNIFER V. DOLLARD F | L. E D JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Courtroom 18 3055 Cleveland Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 521-6730 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SONOMA Third Order Rescheduling Department 18 Matters due to Court Closure (Affecting Cases Originally set 4/14/20 — 5/1/20) Exercising the authority granted under Government Code section 68115 and the March 16, 2020 Order of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chair of the Judicial Council of California, issued in response to the March 16, 2020 request for an emergency order made by the Superior Court of Sonoma County (“Court”), and the Chief Justice’s Order of March 23, 2020, and the Order of the Presiding Judge of the Court issued March 16, 2020, and as amended March 24, 2020 and April 1, 2020, and pursuant to the inherent authority of the Court, and its authority under Code of Civil Procedure, section 128, and for good cause shown, the matters below presently scheduled in Department 18 of the Court are continued as follows: [Continued on Next Page]

co Co ND TH BF WY YY we NY NM BR a a i i Exhibit C Date Case was | Calendar Type | Original Time .| New Date New Time Originally Set 4/13/20 Small Claims 9:00 a.m. 6/29/20 9:00 a.m. 4/14/20 CMC 3:00 p.m, 8/25/20 3:00 p.m. 4/14/20 Osc 3:30 p.m, 8/25/20 3:30 p.m. 4/14/20 Minor's Comp 4:00 p.m. 7/14/20 4:00 p.m. 4/15/20 Law & Motion 3:00 pam. 6/24/20 3:00 p.m. 4/15/20 Name Changes 3:00 p.m, 6/24/20 3:00 p.m. 4/16/20 Probate CMC 3:00 pm. 6/25/20 3:00 p.m, 4/17/20 Trial Readiness 8:30 a.m. 10/23/20 8:30 a.m. 4/17/20 Estates 9:30 am. 6/19/20 9:30 a.m. 4/17/20 Conservatorships | 9:30.a.m. 6/19/20 9:30 am. 4/17/20 Trusts 9:30 am, 7/17/20 9:30 a.m. 4/24/20 CMC 3:00 p.m, 9/1/20 3:00 p.m, 4/21/20 Osc 3:30 p.m. 9/1/20 3:30 p.m. 4/22/20 Law & Motion 3:00 p.m. 7/1/20 3:00 p.m. 4f22/20 Name Changes 3:00 p.m. 7/1/20 3:00 p.m. 4/23/20 Probate CMC 3:00 p.m, 7/2/20 3:00 p.m. 4/24/20 Trial Readiness 8:30am, 10/30/20 8:30a.m. 4/24/20 Estates 9:30 am, 6/26/20 9:30 a.m, 4/24/20 Trusts 9:30 am, 7/37/20 9:30.a.m, 4/28/20 CMC 3:00 p.m. 9/8/20 3:00 p.m. 4/28/20 osc 3:30 p.m. 9/8/20 3:30 p.m. 4/29/20 Law & Motion 3:00 p.m. 7/8/20 3:00 p.m. 4/29/20 Name Changes 3:00 p.m. 7/8/20 3:00 p.m. 4/30/20 Probate CMC 3:00 p.m. 7/9/20 3:00 p.m. 5/1/20 Trial Readiness 8:30 a.m, 11/6/20 8:30 a.m. Qn

oOo S&S Ss DH A BF WwW YH eS . Ro a a a a a Exhibit C 5/1/20 Conservatorships | 9:30 a.m, 7/10/20 9:30 a.m. 5/1/20 Trusts 9:30 a.m. 7/24/20 9:30 a.m. Republication will not be necessary due solely to the continuance as all future dates are readily available for reference to anyone wishing to appear in response to original publication. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: April 15, 2020 YO ve le JENNIFER V. DOLLARD Judge of the Superior Court Pe